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At the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), our team is focused on our mandate to protect people and their way of life, prevent harm to the environment, and enable energy markets to function effectively - both now and in the future. The team is talented and skilled, while committed to continual improvement. At the CER, expertise and humility go hand in hand as we learn and grow as people and professionals.
You will be part of a team that regulates energy infrastructure to enable safe, reliable, competitive and environmentally sustainable energy transmission while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees. While some of our team telework from locations across the country, most benefit from hybrid workplace arrangements and the flexibility it offers. This position is located in Calgary, and a significant in-person presence at the office is required, with some travel also required periodically.
The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.
The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The CER is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.
The CER also strives to be an employer of choice for First Nation, Inuit or Métis Peoples. We are committed to implementing systemic changes within the organization, as well as supporting the individual Reconciliation journey of each person at the CER.
Reconciliation link : https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/consultation-engagement/indigenous-engagement/reconciliation/path-advancing-reconciliation.html
To self-declare as a member of an equity-deserving group, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html
The VP, Executive Office (EO) and Chief of Staff leads the work of a team of professionals in the Executive Office to directly support the Chief Executive Officer, as well as serves as the Corporate Secretary to the CER’s Board of Directors and the CER’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.
The VP, EO and Chief of Staff also leads and shapes major corporate strategic initiatives that are often highly sensitive and have significant effects on internal and external stakeholders, including working directly with other federal government departments and central agencies, other government departments, industry leaders, international organizations, First Naton, Inuit and Métis leaders and communities, stakeholders and members of the public from coast to coast to coast.
As a member of the CER’s Senior Management Committee (SMC), the VP, EO and Chief of Staff is responsible for helping to define and execute the strategic direction of the organization and for coordinating the work of multiple business units, including responsibilities to:
o Develop, lead and maintain strong issues management and policy coordination functions to support the CEO and SMC;
o Develop, implement and manage structures, processes and policies that support organizational good governance and decision-making;
o Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors and Indigenous Advisory Committee, working directly with the leadership and members of both committees on governance and delivery of their mandates;
o Lead the Executive Office, including the salary and operating resources needed to support the governance function;
o Chair the CER’s executive Management Committee, a senior executive committee of Vice-Presidents with responsibilities to advance and enable integrated management decision-making; and,
o Serve as the lead executive for the relationship with the Natural Resources Canada Portfolio relationship, delivering a “one-window” approach to portfolio relationships and initiatives involving NRCan, the Minister’s Office, and other matters that require federal coordination and collaboration across departments.
The VP is a strong people-leader, effective public sector manager, visionary and change agent, able to drive transformational change both within the organization and working with partners and the public. The VP is supported by a Director and team of professionals in the Executive Office. The VP leads major corporate strategic initiatives that are often highly sensitive and have significant impact on internal and external stakeholders, and above all, is committed to demonstrating regulatory excellence and exceptional public service values and ethics.
As a visionary and strong people-leader, the successful candidate will provide thought leadership to shape and drive transformational change both within the organization and working with partners and the public.
The CER has a unique governance structure, and in this role, the VP, EO and Chief of Staff works directly with Governor-in-Council appointees to the CER’s Commission, the Board of Directors, and the Indigenous Advisory Committee. For more information about the CER’s governance structure, please see CER – Governance at https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/about/who-we-are-what-we-do/governance/. The VP is an experienced leader who is committed to demonstrating personal and professional excellence and exceptional public service values and ethics. Committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, the VP also has key responsibilities related to defining and cultivating a positive organizational culture within their teams and across the organization.
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established as a result of this process and may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level. Appointments from pool could be for different tenures (deployment, indeterminate, acting, term) depending on the positions to be filled.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "As part of this selection process, you are required to submit a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined. Please provide clear and detailed explanations, along with concrete examples, illustrating how your experiences align with each of these criteria considering the definitions provided. This will allow us to assess your application for the position and better understand how you can contribute to the success of our team. If you possess experience that aligns with the assets outlined, you must also demonstrate this in your cover letter by providing clear and detailed explanations, along with concrete examples, showing how you meet these criteria."
Your resume and cover letter will be used to assess written communication.
Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized University in a related field relevant to the duties of the position or a combination of education and experience.
Experience:
E1 Significant and recent* experience in leading and managing large teams of multidisciplinary professional staff in government organizations**, working in decision-making roles directly with deputy heads, chief executive officers, First Nations, Métis or Inuit leaders, elected officials or equivalent leadership roles.
E2 Significant* experience in managing human and financial resources, including managing complex projects that have an organization-wide or significant impact.
E3 Significant and recent* experience in leading and improving management systems, results, and complex transformation or change initiatives.
E4 Significant and recent* experience engaging directly with First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders, communities, industry, and other external stakeholders on complex matters involving varying and divergent perspectives.
E5 Significant and recent experience* directly working and supporting decision-making of a governance board in a government organization**.
*Significant is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which would have been acquired over at least two years. Recent is defined as having occurred in approximately the last five years.
**Government organizations include federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations, Métis and Inuit governments.
Asset Qualifications:
AQ1 Significant and recent* experience serving as a Corporate Secretary or leading corporate secretarial support functions for a board or council in a government organization**.
AQ2 Experience working in or with a regulatory or quasi-judicial organization.
AQ3 Experience leading strategic planning, corporate planning and performance management at the organizational level.
AQ4 Significant* experience building and maintaining relationships with other government departments, including central agencies, on matters related to Canadian national and international interests.
*Significant is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which would have been acquired over at least two years. Recent is defined as having occurred in approximately the last five years.
**Government organizations include federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations, Métis and Inuit governments.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Leadership Competencies (All at the Guide level):
LC1 Creates Vision and Strategy
LC2 Mobilize People
LC3 Uphold Integrity and Respect
LC4 Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
LC5 Promote Innovation and Guide Change
LC6 Achieve Results
For information on the Leadership Competencies, please visit the following website: https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/about/careers/assessment-tips/index.html
Organizational Competencies (All at the Shape level):
OC1 Written Communication
OC2 Oral Communication
Competency Level Definitions
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency, able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER with regards to the competency.
Organizational Needs: The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society, guided by commitments made as part of its Employment Equity Plan. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity (EE) Groups: First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.
1) Reliability status check. Willingness to apply within the first year of appointment and maintain a secret security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work additional hours when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational
requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-14 position is similar to an EX-03 (in the core federal public service) in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Executive Terms and Conditions.
2. Salary: NEB-14, $164,00 - $204,900
The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• Members of the Executive Group are currently eligible to receive a lump sum performance award as a percentage of base salary and may also be eligible to receive an annual retention bonus.
3. Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience, and how they meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.
Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results. Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.
Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca
4. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW.
The CER requires applicants to submit their application online. Applications received via email will be rejected. Please submit your application by clicking “Apply Online”.
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.